Yes, a little bit like the Vuelta in previous years. He was supposed to ride the Vuelta in 2022 but he didn't race it. I think he will race PR if everything goes according the plan. He would not waste time if PR wasn't in his bucket list this year.They probably want to see how the classics goes and how he feels before making a commitment.
Nothing wrong with getting some practice in the meantime. He also done well in the Tour stages that has included cobbles. He will definitely try to go for it in the future.